# Event Details - **Event Name**: Indie Indy Book Crawl Riley Literary Tour and Bookfair - **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 19 Mar, 2026 at 10:00 am - **Event Description**: Take a special literature themed tour of the JWR Museum Home and visit our pop-up bookstore as part of the 2026 Indy Indie Book Crawl!About this Event https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/79d079e0-08d8-11f1-a70f-b15bde9c1f1d-rimg-w507-h740-dc417941-gmir.jpg Special literay tour and pop-up bookstore!March 19 through 22, take a literary tour of the JWR Riley Museum Home as part of the Indy Indie Book Crawl! Perfect for book lovers and history enthusiasts, visitors will enjoy a full tour of the preserved home of the "Hoosier Poet," James Whitcomb Riley. Been through the Home before? This tour will feature unique books from our collection, on display throughout the Home and Visitor Center!Learn more about Riley's role in Indiana's "Golden Age of Literature," and how the "Hoosier Poet" defined Indiana to rest of the country. It's all part of our special literary tour of one of the finest preservations of nineteenth-century home in the United States.New this year, shop at Riley's Bookfair going on the Friday, Saturday, and Sunday of the Indy Indie Book Crawl! https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/79f4f1d0-08d8-11f1-8e72-eb9923d9d6b2-rimg-w910-h740-dc4b423f-gmir.jpg Riley's BookfairCheck out this year's special pop-up bookstore, Riley's Bookfair, hosted in the Visitor Center of the James Whitcomb Riley Museum Home. No tour purchase needed to visit the bookfair! Walk-ins and book crawlers welcome from 10am-4pm the Friday, Saturday, and Sunday March 20th-22nd.Riley's Book Fair will feature Sara Shelley previewing her travel themed Perasama Book Store, opening soon in Broad Ripple. At Riley’s Book Fair, Perasma will offer a thoughtfully curated selection of destination-based literature for all ages alongside books that celebrate Indiana and its rich history. Because some of the best adventures are found close to home, this collection is designed to highlight local stories and regional inspiration—right here at the James Whitcomb Riley HouseAntiquarian Brad Keen will also have large selection of vintage and gently used children's books for sale. It will be the perfect environment to find a present or aclassic from your youth, right next door to the home of Indiana's first children's author. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/7a229180-08d8-11f1-b6c3-c3694e9a4e40-rimg-w740-h740-dcdde99f-gmir.jpg The James Whitcomb Riley Museum Home is proud to be a literary partner of this year's Indy Indie Book Crawl. Those coming on the special literary tour will have the opportunity to purchase special book crawl merch, and check off multiple bingo sqaures! Each row filled in on this year's bingo card earns participants one entry into the drawing for prizes any literatti would love to win. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/indianapolis/indie-indy-book-crawl-riley-literary-tour-and-bookfair/100001981875482920 - **Event Categories**: art, literary-art, pop-ups, bingo, fine-arts, trips-adventures - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 1 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 3.97, max: 14.64, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Indianapolis - **state**: IN - **country**: United States - **location**: 528 Lockerbie St - **lat**: 39.77221050000001 - **long**: -86.14777040000001 - **full address**: 528 Lockerbie St, 528 Lockerbie Street, Indianapolis, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Indie Indy Book Crawl Riley Literary Tour and Bookfair - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/c45d961e7b5e5e68c8509de87ed150b31ff90bc6e0b967805e87a652f1f69d76-rimg-w698-h353-dcd3d3d9-gmir.jpg?v=1770986173 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Indie Indy Book Crawl Riley Literary Tour and Bookfair being held? - **A:** Indie Indy Book Crawl Riley Literary Tour and Bookfair takes place on Thu, 19 Mar, 2026 at 10:00 am to Thu, 19 Mar, 2026 at 10:00 am at 528 Lockerbie St, 528 Lockerbie Street, Indianapolis, United States. - **Q**: How much do tickets cost for Indie Indy Book Crawl Riley Literary Tour and Bookfair? - **A:** Ticket prices for Indie Indy Book Crawl Riley Literary Tour and Bookfair range from USD 4 to USD 15 depending on the ticket type. Here's a full breakdown of available ticket types:Ticket TypePriceAvailabilityLiterature Tour Ticket, AdultUSD 15 + USD 3 feeAvailableLiterary Tour, ChildUSD 4 + USD 2 feeAvailable - **Q**: Who is organizing Indie Indy Book Crawl Riley Literary Tour and Bookfair? - **A:** Indie Indy Book Crawl Riley Literary Tour and Bookfair is organized by James Whitcomb Riley Museum Home. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Indie Indy Book Crawl Riley Literary Tour and Bookfair is ideal for party-goers, social butterflies, and anyone looking for a great night out with music, drinks, and good vibes. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Indianapolis, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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